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January 1, 2019

Christopher J. Charles, Esq. Phillip A. Overcash, Esq. Two things in life are certain: death and taxes. And if you don’t pay your taxes, there can be severe consequences. For example, if you fail to pay your property taxes, someone else can swoop in, pay the tax liability, and then ultimately claim title to… Read more

January 1, 2019

Lloyd Fox Designated Broker and Owner, Long Realty the FOX Group Whether you’re new to real estate or you’ve been at it for a while, the most rewarding careers are the ones where an agent takes control of his or her own future. A successful independent contractor knows the value of turning into a multiple-hat-wearing… Read more

January 1, 2019

Commissioner Judy Lowe Arizona Department of Real Estate Focus on Education Update – Exciting changes are being implemented in Arizona’s real estate education… (Pre-Licensing education and Continuing Education). Arizona has always been recognized as having a high standard for education of the real estate profession. However, as the profession adjusts to the changes that… Read more

January 1, 2019

Jim Hogan Hogan School of Real Estate If you’ve got some investment dollars sitting in a bank account at low interest rates, maybe it’s time to re-think your investing strategy. Tax liens offer a high return on investment, without management hassles. If you haven’t taken the time to investigate property tax liens as an investment,… Read more

January 1, 2019

Fletcher Wilcox Grand Canyon Title Agency November Median Purchase Price The median purchase price for a previously owned single family home in Maricopa County is holding steady. In November 2018 for the second month in a row it was $290,000. Up from $287,000 in September. The November 2018 median purchase price of $290,000 is… Read more

January 1, 2019

Sarah Kirsch Richardson Principal/Designated Broker, Tru Realty Investing in tax liens can be risky business, but with the right information in-hand, it can be a successful addition to your portfolio. January (or sooner!) is a great time to build a base of knowledge on tax lien investments because every one of Arizona’s 15 counties… Read more

January 1, 2019

Chris Bianco Owner/Broker, Weichert Realtors Tax liens can be a very a tricky issue with questions of who pays the tax, can you buy them and if you buy them, can you foreclose? In this article is information that may help you understand some of the complexities of tax liens. So, who pays them?… Read more

January 1, 2019

Kristin E. Rosan Partner, Madison & Rosan, LLP Attorneys at Law As is typical with government programs, there is a very specific statutory process for buying, holding and then foreclosing on a property tax lien. Understanding what the law requires will allow you to capitalize on this little-known investment opportunity. A tax lien is… Read more

January 1, 2019

Charles “Hos” Hoskins Retired Maricopa County Treasurer The next delinquent property tax lien auction for Maricopa County will be on February 5, 2019 for the 2017 tax year. A list of the liens will be published in mid-January. Bidding is online only and will begin when the list is published and close on February… Read more

January 1, 2019

Terry Kass Owner | Designated Broker, GPCI Multifamily & Land Development Now that the New Year has begun, you’re probably wondering what kind of year 2019 will turn out to be. Well, here is what the multifamily industry professionals are saying: “Strong rent growth, favorable yield, and robust inbound migration should keep the buyers… Read more